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Merriam-Webster defines “defunct” as “no longer living, existing, or functioning.” In Washington, a “defunct marriage” is a term for spouses who have given up any hope of salvaging the relationship, and yet for whatever...more
While it is standard practice that an asset will be valued and divided in a divorce, what happens when the same asset that was divided between spouses is also used to generate income for support? In such divorce cases, a...more
During the divorce process, parties are tasked with determining how to equitably divide their marital property. Typically, “marital property” is defined as any property acquired between the date of marriage through the date...more
When it comes to getting divorced in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. where you live can make a huge difference in what it takes to start a divorce case. Recently, there have been some significant changes in divorce...more
Your attorney is your advocate. A forensic accountant is your financial fact-finder. In this episode, Sandra Fava and guest Megan Sartor, a forensic accountant, explore the symbiotic relationship between lawyers and...more
Divorce proceedings can be complex when representing clients of means. When the client is a professional, executive, business owner or has acquired assets through some other endeavor, they often present with a wide array of...more
One of the pleasures of writing this column is interaction with folks in the legal community. I hear with some frequency from an attorney in California. This morning he responded to my column about deferring mortgage...more
When the Kansas City Chiefs take the field, Swifites have their eagle eyes watching star tight end, Travis Kelce's every move. No longer are people discussing quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his family, instead Travis Kelce...more
The Israeli Supreme Court recently handed down an important ruling addressing the issue of division of property between common-law spouses. Specifically, the ruling changes the “presumption of property sharing” arrangement...more
One of the most common questions I am asked when a party files for a divorce is, “Who keeps the house?” There are often many considerations when answering this question. Foremost the spouse who wants to keep the house should...more
It will be much simpler to get divorced in Maryland starting this October. Maryland couples will be able to divorce without a physical separation (i.e. needing to reside in separate households) or waiting period thanks to...more
In the second part of this two-part series, you will learn about financial pitfalls to avoid in the divorce process. Experienced divorce counsel can guide you to ensure that financial decisions don’t cost you credibility,...more
One of the most common questions asked during a divorce is: should I leave the marital residence? For every case, it will depend on the situation. COMMITTING ABANDONMENT - It is a common misconception that if you leave...more
The announcement by Bill and Melinda Gates that they were ending their 27 year marriage shocked many. However, what was even more shocking was how amicable it appeared. We hear horror stories about how contentious,...more
If you have decided to divorce in the Midwest, you will need legal counsel. A competent Midwest divorce attorney will save you time, money, and stress during the process. They can also guide you to a more favorable result...more
Jack Bux and his high school sweetheart, Diane, have been married a few years, but the pandemic has taken its toll on their relationship, and they could soon be parting ways....more
The presents are unwrapped, and gifts exchanged. But that gift with your name on it, or that new vehicle in the driveway with a big bow on top, is it really yours? Or, in the event of a divorce or legal separation, is it...more
The pandemic may be delaying weddings, but people are still moving forward living their lives together – and making some unfortunate financial decisions. Unfortunate because they are not protected by laws that would protect...more
“What’s mine is . . . yours?” Welcome back to the long-awaited second part of my series on demystifying myths about asset division in divorce. I started this incredible year by addressing the most common of...more
Join Weber Gallagher Partner, Carolyn Mirabile, and guest, Donna Pironti, a forensic accountant specializing in matrimonial litigation support and tax consulting, for our next episode of Let's Talk Family Law. Carolyn and...more
First of all, to our past, present, and future readers, we want to thank you for reading and wish you all a very Happy New Year! We hope that our articles provide you with some new insight and perspective, as well as the...more
An increasing number of individuals are not considering the possibility of entering into a prenuptial agreement prior to entering a marriage. A prenuptial agreement can help resolve many issues for a party in case of a...more